Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I strongly support this bill. I thank my colleague for his work on this bill, my good friend from Virginia. I yield back…”

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

D.C. has not been treated as a federal agency for funding purposes in more than 20 years precisely because doing so can force dramatic overnight cuts to essential services, including police, sanitation, and schools.

This process is key to our democracy. It provides avenues for every citizen, lawmaker, and stakeholder to provide input into the rulemaking process.

FEMA has provided more than $1.6 billion in assistance to more than 910,000 households.